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DF12 RYP

2012 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,208 mi
Last recorded32,208 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 RYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 32,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 30,497 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 30,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 26,538 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 24,426 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 10,882 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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DF12 RYP is a 2012 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF12 RYP registered?

DF12 RYP is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 RYP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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